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Job Opening at Cokesbury-Naperville
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Looking for a unique career opportunity, a fun work environment then stop searching we have the perfect position for you! Become a full time sales associate with a dynamic company. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and a flexible schedule. Must be willing to work weekends and be customer service driven. Retail experience a plus but not required. If interested please apply at Cokesbury Christian Bookstore in Naperville.
Ashley Pierce/Store Manager
760 N Route 59 Ste 100
Naperville, IL 60563
Phone: 1.630.922.0361
Fax: 1.630.922.3502
email: apierce@cokesbury.com
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Harvest 2020 Open Houses
Oct. 14 & 28
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Come and worship at one of the new faith communities and make a connection with the newest members of the conference.
We are encouraging each church to send two members to worship at one of the new faith communities, and then share their experience with their home church. Click here for the schedule of locations and worship times. For more information, please contact Anne Coon at acoon@umcnic.org or 312-346-9766 x.107. |
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Laity Sunday - October 21
|  This year's theme is "Disciples Transforming the World through Service and Witness." This theme is exciting because it's exactly what we are called to do, to witness to the world as we fulfill our call to be Christ-like in these difficult economic times. To witness to the world that we believe in a risen Lord, the Savior of the world! The only one who can bring peace and security to our hearts.
Read more of NIC Lay Leader, Arnold Rivera's article >>
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Outreach: Youth in Mission
|  Registration Now Open!On Saturday, October 20, youth (7th-12th grade) are invited to attend Conference-wide event to learn about how they already are and can strengthen their work in mission. Location: North Central College (Kiekhoffer Hall) 9:30am - 3:30pm. $5 donation per attendee is requested, for those who are able to give. We will have site visits and on-site activities and seminars for youth to learn, act, and share. A box Lunch is provided. Click here for Registration and more information. Please e-mail mmann@umcnic.org with questions and the number of youth attending. |
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School of Evangelism- Oct. 20
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Candace Lewis
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Registration 8:00 am Worship, Keynote Address & Workshops
8:30 am - 3:15 pm Cornerstone UMC
41W170 Russell Road
Plato Center, IL Keynote Speaker is Rev. Candace Lewis, GBOD Theme: "Engaging the Culture: Reaching Out With Relevance" |
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Wesley Woods Site Director Announces
New Chapter
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After 17 years with Wesley Wood Conference Center, Jeff Fry is leaving his position for a new challenge in his life along with his wife.
"We have become Foster parents and look forward to helping as many children as possible for the rest of our energized years. I pray for Wesley Woods and Reynoldswood as they have and will always have a deep setting in my heart," wrote Fry.
The Northern Illinois Conference thanks Jeff and wishes him and his family all the best in this new chapter in their lives.
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Support a CROP Hunger Walk
Near You
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 H unger affects close to one billion people around the world, and it hurts children the most. But we can change that - together.
Over the next two months, 80 communities in Illinois will join together with more than 1,000 communities in the U.S. to help end hunger. This means support for local food banks and soup kitchens, as well as long-term, sustainable solutions for families all around the world.
Click here for more information on 27th Annual Rockford Area Crop Walk.
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Appointing the Child Advocate
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As the Northern Illinois Conference enters into the busy season of charge conferences, we at United Voices for Children know that church leaders are working hard to prepare all of the necessary documents, tell the story of the local congregation's life, and solidifying leadership rosters. There is one important position that each local church must prayerfully appoint: the local child advocate (LCA).
UVC Board members and staff are available to assist you. Located here is a copy of the job description for the LCA in the form of a covenant agreement. If you desire further information about appointing this critical church leader - please e-mail UVC at Umvoices4kids@yahoo.com, or call 224-587-3611. |
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Greetings from China
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Bishop Dyck with with Gao Feng, President of the China Christian Council
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Bishop Sally Dyck is visiting China as a guest of the China Christian Council a year after the NIC hosted their Bible Exhibit at First UMC at the Chicago Temple.
Assistant to the Bishop, Arlene Christopherson and First UMC's Rev. Phil Blackwell, who were instrumental in organizing the bible exhibit, are also traveling with the Bishop.
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Mental Health Ministries Task Group new blog site
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The blog of the Mental Health Ministries Task Group has moved! Check out its new digs! Mental Health - NIC at http://mentalhealthnic.wordpress.com/ Of special interest to lay and clergy concerned about mental health issues and the faith community is Leroy Pickett's invitation to the upcoming conference sponsored by the Interfaith Mental Health Coalition. Check back from time to time: you never know what interesting and helpful things you will find. Contributions are invited. See the blog for details.
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